“We have a lot of evidence from Minnesotans about their experience, so I do think it is fruitful and probably not possible to get this conversation done yet this session,” Murphy said. “There may be a more fruitful discussion that happens after session and into next year.”

Some of the advocates say the opposition is a moving target; first it was law enforcement, then the distribution methods and now medical effectiveness.

In the end, it probably gives everyone an opportunity to take a closer look at the 19 states that already have it.